PM like ex-Ticat GM Sazio

Why Afghanistan's war against polio is faltering, Dec. 22

Paul Watson’s article on polio eradicatation was a very interesting and insightful look into the problems encountered by the people trying to vaccinate children.

While Canada may be the largest single national donor at $60 million, Rotary international has been the leader in the fight since 1986 and by 1988 had contributed over $247 million. Since then Rotary has continued to fund the effort.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has contributed over $1.3 billion in addition to facilitating relationships between governments and advocacy groups. Recently the Gates foundation gave $355 million and challenged Rotary to raise another $200 million, which it has.

Stephen Harper’s gift reminds me of a remark made by Leo Cahill about Ralph Sazio’s work as the GM of the Hamilton Tiger Cats. He throws nickels around like manhole covers.